Podcasting Checklist (Step by Step Guide from Ms. Cofino)


Brainstorm: Before you start your podcast:
 Choose a concept, theme or idea from this unit's lessons as a group. Think about which would be the most beneficial for other students (your intended audience).

Plan: Write your script. Your script should include:
 An introduction to your podcast, including:
 “Welcome to the TALONS Learning Podcast Series”
 Episode Title
 “This episode is brought to you by: _
 Introduction to this podcast (what is this podcast about for first time listeners)
 Introduction of cast (who is speaking, where you are)
 A conclusion inviting your audience to listen to future podcasts.

Create: Record your podcast:
 Make sure that you are in a quiet place – you don’t want background noise included
in your recording. To start your recording, Open Garage Band \ Audacity \ , choose “Create New
Podcast Episode” and make sure to save to the Desktop (not your server folder).
 Make sure that your voices are clear and loud – watch the audio leveler to verify that
your voice can be heard. Choose male or female voice when recording.
 Make sure everyone has a chance to speak.
 When you’re finished listen to your recording all the way through to make sure it
sounds good and that you’ve included everything on your checklist.
 Once your recording is entirely finished AND you have time, add the intro and outro
music.
 Export your podcast to the Desktop (Share, Export Song to Disk, save with your
names).

Finish: Publicize on your blog(s):
 Write a short post announcing your podcast with a picture and embedded media if possible.

Podcasting Web-Tools


Podomatic

Examples of Podcasting in other Classrooms:


Podcasting - Year in Review Project
Podcasting Power with Ms. Kim Cofino